Noise is an unwanted sound. Possible sources: noise of the building’s installations, of machinery, of office equipment, detonation of ammunition during shooting practice, noise by human beings, crowds, … Noise can cause considerable hearing damage. The intensity (loudness) and exposure duration determine whether noise is hazardous. Rule of thumb: ‘private security guards should be able to hear each other at one metre distance without raising their voice’. Noise can also be a source of annoyance and disturbance, if it interferes with the job or if the job is very complex. **Make sure the client informs you (security company) and the private security guards **about the risks and measures in place. Check whether the client: Has identified the source(s) of the noise + limit or reduce noise at source. Ensures technical maintenance of workplaces, installations, … Provides work signs and PPEs. Promotes working habits and behaviour that are not noisy.
89/391/CEE Implementing measures to improve the health and safety of workers (framework directive). 89/654/EEC Directive on the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace. 2003/10/EC Directive on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise). Lorem ipsum dolor sit.pdf Amet consectetuer.pdf